Bri Bagwell, the Texas country artist whose debut single “Banned from Santa Fe” topped the state chart, is set to light up the Coast-to-Coast Countdown 2026 with her own songs.
Background
Bagwell grew up in New Mexico and refined her talent while studying at the University of Texas. In June 2011 she released her first album, Banned from Santa Fe, which propelled her into the spotlight as the only female artist on the Texas Music Chart for several weeks.
Career Highlights
- Her breakout single “Banned from Santa Fe” and the track “Whiskey” (named after her rescue pup) became social-media hits.
- From 2013 to 2017 she earned the Texas Regional Radio Report Female Vocalist of the Year award for five consecutive years.
- Bagwell is a songwriter for Sony/ATV Publishing on Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee.
Upcoming Performance
Bagwell’s style is described as “high energy country music.” She will perform original songs on the Coast-to-Coast Countdown 2026, sharing the stage with acts such as Cheap Trick, Styx, Mac McAnally, and the Kevin Cronin Band. Check local listings or stream live on the event website for exclusive bonus content.
Key Takeaways
- Bri Bagwell’s debut album Banned from Santa Fe launched her career in 2011.
- She won Texas Regional Radio Report Female Vocalist of the Year five years in a row.
- Bagwell will appear on Coast-to-Coast Countdown 2026, performing her own high-energy country tracks.
The Texas country scene is poised for another moment of spotlight as Bri Bagwell brings her decade-long experience and chart-winning songs to a national audience.
